Impact of Workplace Diversity on UK Labour Market: A Study on Tesco

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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Background...........................................................................................................................4
1.2 Problem Statement................................................................................................................4
1.3 Purpose of the research.........................................................................................................4
1.4 Motivation.............................................................................................................................5
1.5 Research aim.........................................................................................................................5
1.6 Research objectives...............................................................................................................5
1.7 Research questions................................................................................................................5
2.0 Literature review........................................................................................................................6
Introduction.................................................................................................................................6
A basic understanding of diversity..............................................................................................6
Evaluate the impact of workplace diversity on the labour market of UK...................................7
Ways through which diversity can be improved within Tesco...................................................8
Literature gap..............................................................................................................................8
3.0 Research Methodology..............................................................................................................9
3.1 Research philosophy.............................................................................................................9
3.2 Research approach................................................................................................................9
3.3 Research strategy..................................................................................................................9
3.4 Research choices.................................................................................................................10
3.5 Research design...................................................................................................................10
3.6 Population Sampling...........................................................................................................10
3.7 Data collection....................................................................................................................10
3.8 Data analysis.......................................................................................................................11
3.9 Ethical considerations.........................................................................................................11
3.10 Reliability and validity......................................................................................................11
3.11 Time plan (Gantt Chart)....................................................................................................12
4. Conclusion and potential outcomes...........................................................................................13
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................14
Books and Journals:..................................................................................................................14

Online:.......................................................................................................................................14

1.0 Introduction
Research Topic: "Impact of workplace diversity on the UK labour market".
1.1 Background
Workplace diversity refers to a term which involves employees with different
backgrounds, gender, culture, race, ethnicity, social norms and many more. Diversity in
organisation has become one of the major aspects which can influence the efficiency of
employees working in the business (Sileyew, 2019). The current research will be based on the
understanding of workplace diversity that can impact the labour market of UK. It is also essential
to evaluate strategies to improve workplace diversity within the organisation so that employees
can work better and productive in the organisation.
The present research will be done on Tesco which is a global company in retailing
industry. This organisation carries out their business operations through different formats,
including online and offline stores. It provides a big range of food and non-food products such as
drinks, fresh food, home and entertainment products, grocery, bakery, clothing, baby products,
frozen food and many more. The respective organisation has gained its presence across Europe
and the United Kingdom. The headquarter of Tesco is in Welwyn Garden City, London (Tesco
Plc: Overview, 2022).
1.2 Problem Statement
Workplace diversity plays a very important role in order to attract and retain employees
within the business. If business does not emphasise on diversity then it may negatively influence
on the efficiency of workforce. Being a multinational company, Tesco also employs workforce
who have different backgrounds, race, culture or social beliefs that leads issues in
communication, lack of understanding in employees' requirements, resistance to change,
conflicting issues, dissatisfied employees, increasing turnover of employees, negative impact of
brand reputation, low competitive benefits and many more. Hence, there is a need to understand
these problems that can lower down the efficiency and productivity of the employees.
1.3 Purpose of the research
The purpose of the current research is to comprehend the concept of workplace diversity
that can affect the productivity and efficiency of workforce within the organisation. By
understanding the value of diversity, the organisation can retain and attract employees towards